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Welcome back to Tennis 101. While Maria Sharapova is showing us how it's done during this week's riveting US Open tournament, I'm offering a primer for the rest of us. Now that you know what to expect from your first lesson and how to behave on the court, it's time to tackle the more complicated stuff: scoring a tennis match. I'm not going to deny that learning how to keep score can be confusing Read more
I am fired up about Fall, not only because the leaves are changing but also because it is my favorite time to hit the tennis courts. If you're thinking about playing and are not quite clear on the scoring (like my hubbie), here are the basics to playing tennis. It takes: Four points to win a game, with at least two points more than your opponent. Six games to win a set with at least two games Read more
We'll unapologetically wear our old-school gaming pride on our sleeves, but when the occasion calls for something a little more refined, costume baubles just don't fit the bill. To the rescue — as he always was during Summer days at the arcade — is the charming Pac-Man, who this time adds an adorable edge to a delicate, gold-filled chain ($32). Poised to gobble up a villainous ghost, the Read more
Why drinking coffee is good for your health — Tecca How to decide between using debit or credit — Credit Karma Woman claims she was fired for being 'too hot' — HuffPost Women 6 excuses to skimp on retirement — Bankrate Expenses you won't have in retirement — Free Money Finance Say less in job applications to score more interviews — LearnVest 7 incredible sacrifices people have made Read more
Justin Timberlake took a spin around LA yesterday in his vintage Pontiac GTO. He's been kicking it on the West Coast since launching his latest business venture, HomeMint, at an event in NYC earlier this month. Justin's been focusing on projects outside the studio in recent years, but according to new reports, he's ready to return to music. Justin's reportedly composing the Devil and the Deep Read more
It's been a long trek, American Idol watchers. Months after the initial search began, we've finally made it to finals week. If I feel this exhausted, then I can't imagine how finalists Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips feel, especially after the three performances they each had to rock before the last round of voting. As Jennifer Lopez noted tonight, our final two could not be more different. Read more
We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! Barre classes may make you easy on the eyes, but at $20 or more a pop, they're definitely not easy on the wallet. Rather than take a second job to pay for our latest fitness addiction, we turned to Beverly Hill-based Cardio Barre instructor Stacey Bosworth to get the inside scoop on scoring a long, lean dancer's body Read more
Memorial Day BBQs and backyard parties are just the beginning of a season when we'll live in our dresses. Whether you're seeking a style especially for the holiday weekend or out to score a few to slip into all Summer, we've got you covered. We too plan on luxuriating in the sun and staying cool in a bevy of our favorite frocks, so we've made it our mission to narrow down some of the best styles Read more
How being a woman affects your credit — LearnVest Packing tricks to carry you past new carry-on baggage charges — Tecca Marketing stuff as "manly" is silly. Here’s why it should stop. — The Jane Dough 20 frugal ways to brighten your spouse's day — Wise Bread How to deal with catty compliments at the office — Corporette The most important part of the budgeting process — Free Money Read more
Do you have what it takes to buy a home? Consider this exhaustive guide from Kiplinger. Tired of renting? It could be a great time to buy your first home. In many cities, home prices have bottomed, and rents have risen. Mortgage rates are still superlow. In fact, homes haven't been as affordable since 1971. On the downside, in many cities, buyers have fewer homes from which to choose and more Read more
